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(1) The 21 categories of items on the United States Munitions List (USML) can be found at https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-121. Where applicable, the categories also contain a statement with regard to the coverage of components and parts of items included in a category. For example, a category may include all components and parts of covered items, or only those components and parts specifically designed or modified for military use.
(2) In addition to the list of covered items, the USML provides explanation of terms needed to determine whether a particular item is or is not covered by the USML.
(3) Within DoD, the experts on export control and the USML are in the Defense Technology Security Administration (DTSA).
(i) Official authorities and responsibilities of DTSA are in DoD Directive 5105.72, available at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/html/510572.htm.
(ii) Additional information on DTSA and a correspondence link are available at http://www.dod.mil/policy/sections/policy_offices/dtsa/index.html.
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| detected 2026-04-17 | PGI_MODIFIED | PGI 225.770-4 updated: 5 lines added, 2 lines removed |
View diff--- previous +++ current @@ -1,2 +1,5 @@ -(a) Before issuance of a solicitation, the requiring activity will notify the contracting officer in writing whether the items to be acquired are covered by the USML or the 600 series of the CCL. The notification will identify any covered item(s) and will provide the pertinent USML reference(s) from 22 CFR part 121 or the 600 series of the CCL references from 15 CFR part 774, Supplement No. 1. -(b) The USML includes defense articles and defense services that fall into 21 categories. The CCL includes ten categories and five product groups in each category, many of which contain 600 series items. Since not all items covered by the USML or 600 series of the CCL are themselves munitions (e.g., protective personnel equipment, military training equipment), the requiring activity should consult the USML and the 600 series of the CCL before concluding that an item is or is not covered. See PGI 225.770 -4.+(1) The 21 categories of items on the United States Munitions List (USML) can be found at https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-121. Where applicable, the categories also contain a statement with regard to the coverage of components and parts of items included in a category. For example, a category may include all components and parts of covered items, or only those components and parts specifically designed or modified for military use. +(2) In addition to the list of covered items, the USML provides explanation of terms needed to determine whether a particular item is or is not covered by the USML. +(3) Within DoD, the experts on export control and the USML are in the Defense Technology Security Administration (DTSA). +(i) Official authorities and responsibilities of DTSA are in DoD Directive 5105.72, available at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/html/510572.htm. +(ii) Additional information on DTSA and a correspondence link are available at http://www.dod.mil/policy/sections/policy_offices/dtsa/index.html. |
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